Specifically, 45° aerial images have been added for 37 US and 14 international locations. Google illustrates these additions with images of Pisa, Italy, and Winnipeg, Canada, and we have to say that they look very nice. These 45° images will come in handy if, for instance, you're visiting a city for the first time and need to get a good idea of the layout. Alternatively, if you're like us, you like to use Google Maps to look at all sorts of places you'll probably never visit in real life, something else these 45° images are good for.

In addition to new 45° images, Google has included new high-def satellite and aerial images with this update. As an added bonus, the Google Earth app has also been updated with these new high-definition images. 17 cities and 112 countries or regions are covered in this update, giving you a high-definition look at some of the world's cities and breathtaking landmarks. Google was kind enough to include a list of all of the cities and regions included in this update, which is posted below.